🥔 Air Fryer Baked Potatoes (Crispy Outside, Fluffy Inside)

🥔 Air Fryer Baked Potatoes (Crispy Outside, Fluffy Inside)

Ingredients

• 2–4 medium russet potatoes

• 1–2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter

• ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• 2–4 tablespoons butter (for serving)

• Optional garnish:

  • Chopped parsley or chives

  • Extra salt or cracked pepper

Instructions

1. Prep the Potatoes

1. Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly.

2. Pat completely dry.

3. Pierce each potato 3–4 times with a fork (important to release steam).

2. Season

1. Rub each potato with olive oil or melted butter.

2. Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.

3. Air Fry

1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

2. Place potatoes directly in the air fryer basket, spaced apart.

3. Cook for 35–45 minutes, flipping halfway through.

   • Small potatoes: ~35 minutes

   • Large potatoes: up to 45 minutes

4. Potatoes are done when a knife slides in easily and skin is crispy.

4. Serve

1. Slice each potato open.

2. Fluff the inside with a fork.

3. Add butter generously and let it melt.

4. Finish with extra salt, pepper, and parsley if desired.

Optional Add-Ons

• Sour cream

• Shredded cheese

• Bacon bits

• Garlic butter

• For carnivore: just butter, salt, and cheese 🧈🧀

Tips for Best Results

• Russet potatoes work best for fluffy centers.

• Don’t overcrowd the basket.

• For extra crispy skin, lightly salt the skin again right after cooking.